26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
In Candler county December 26 attorney general and prosecutors fixed dates for the trial of Senator Ed T Crawford of Carrell county on alleged solicitation of a bribe linked to passage of a stamp bill. Charles A Hom of Columbus faces charges tied to issues in Peake and Benlarge county. Trial set for January 20 and Monday thirtyth.
A report describes a counterfeit operation halted near a northern area nine miles away, with suspects Daniel Loovan Fernie Flory and Carl Treising linked to a supposed treasure scheme. The case centers on fake currency totaling 48 dollars and a stash of coins, with authorities noting the band attempted to launder the money.
The clumsy OCR text references a likely fatal fall and injuries at a Bagley residence, a general investigation into illegal morphine or drug plundering in Paris, a Budapest chapter of a royal case, and a Christmas family tragedy near Charm. It mentions Edward Vilas of Wisconsin and a gunfire incident affecting the postmaster and lawyer, all in a chaotic, partial news fragment.
A blast outside the Tivoli area near the National Theatre district in Washington on a night President Taft was in town is reported as possibly tied to local business tensions. Police lines guarded routes to the National Theatre as officials clarified no connection to Taft’s visit.
Washington, December 26 — It was understood Taft would appoint Col Goethals governor of the east zone with his consent. The canal project’s success hinges on his leadership and the permanent government to operate the waterway. His friends say he is anxious to crown his work with this appointment. In Chicago, December 26, Grover Thomas of Vermont Dodge reported a confidence man swindled a traveler of $70 before police intervened.
A Madison report notes growing opposition to second hand books in public spaces. The movement argues books are not disease carriers and calls for banning resale from community venues, urging policy action and tightened controls on circulating volumes.
New York on December 20 reports a surge in auto thefts valued at over $1,000,000 with more than half not recovered. Police and insurers move to hire private detectives. arrests rise but convictions remain few. A city census of garages is ordered, with officers patrolled daily to seize unregistered vehicles.
Children enjoyed a midday meal served by Salvation Army volunteers with parents helping at the feast. Separately, the Union Pacific Railway seeks a Washington license to operate a wireless telegraph system along its lines and to establish a technical experiment station, the second such station in the country, with several wireless stations planned.
Chicago dispatch reports Democratic factions aligning to back Col. James Hamilton Lewis for United States Senator. The pledge follows harmony talks in Minot Nave and marks solid Democratic support in the upcoming general assembly as Harwis wins primaries.
In Indianapolis on December 2, Governor Thomas R. Marshall announced the appointment of B. L. Baker, a Progressive from Monticello, to fill the unexpired term on the state tuberculosis hospital board, succeeding Dr. Henry Moore. The term lasts until December 1913.
The trial of forty one defendants charged with promoting a labor union conspiracy to transport dynamite and nitroglycerine continues as Judge Albert B. Anderson presides. Prosecutors assert shared guilty knowledge while stressing it is not a trial of unions but of alleged wrongdoing by individuals. The jury debates verdicts with anticipated adjournment to tomorrow.
President-elect Wilson remained indoors to avoid exposure after a second grip attack. Doctor James Carnochan pronounced him well enough to travel to Staunton, Virginia, tomorrow to meet Representative Carter Glass and others.
Washington December 26 Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff of the army will lead the inaugural parade for the inauguration of President elect Wilson. Chairman William Corcoran Eustis announced the appointment of Wood as grand marshal. Other committee appointments were made including George J Hamilton J H DeSihour Walter G Peters and Oyster Buatis filling the remaining chairmanships.
A group led by Rosalie Jones intends to march from New York to Washington in February to greet President Wilson at his inauguration. The suffragists aim to deliver a message from the National Association of Suffragettes urging Wilson to support the ERA and enroll in the movement. Details on dates duration and leadership remain undecided.
Christmas Eve inside the prison featured an ash tree event for 1500 inmates. One prisoner received a turkey inner topped with cigars as entertainment followed by a morning mandolin show at a local theatre.
A 26 year old Cleveland man identified as Dee refined to marry Tena icarelli tried to kill her at her home and then shot himself. The incident occurred amid a chaotic scene as reports from Uke atiri described a broader clash where 350 rebels under General Balazer were defeated by 450 federal volunteers in Tunes Casos Grandes district. Twelve rebels were killed, government reports say.
Prosecutor Tirner issued a caplan for the apprehension of Senators Fifoan and Andrews. Warrants placed with the sheriff. once captured they will be sent to the state penitentiary. Attorney Belcher said they would surrender voluntarily.
Mrs Mary Ann Robingoss a Kansas pioneer died at her home in Leavenworth on December 26 aged 83 She once defied an abductor by firing a shotgun at him and ordering him away while rescuing her husband in their yard Her death follows a dramatic early history in the state and a long life marked by resilience.
Special To The Journal reports Thomas L. Reynolds, prominent New York real estate operator and politician, was served with a divorce suit by Ruth Boyd Bustanoby of Hamilton who alleges he induced her to leave her husband. The case cites letters and alleged trips to California and Europe as part of the estrangement.
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